[Hepatic hydrothorax].

[Hepatic hydrothorax].
Presse Med. 2016 May 27;
Authors: Cadranel JF, Garioud A, Lison H, Medmoun M, Thevenot T
Abstract
Hydrothorax liver is defined by the presence of pleural effusion greater than 500mL secondary to portal hypertension in cirrhotic patients. Poor tolerance of hepatic hydrothorax makes the therapeutic management of these fragile patients and is associated with iatrogenic complications. The mechanism of hydrothorax formation cirrhosis is due to a unidirectional transfer of the abdominal ascites through the diaphragmatic gaps (that were identified macroscopically and microscopically) in the pleural cavity. The treatment of hepatic hydrothorax is determined by the possibility or not of liver transplantation. In some patients, anastomosis portocaval transjugular (TIPS) may however be sufficient.
PMID: 27242207 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Presse Medicale - May 26, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Cadranel JF, Garioud A, Lison H, Medmoun M, Thevenot T Tags: Presse Med Source Type: research